Archive for the ‘Music/Nine Questions’ Category
December 24th, 2009
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Author: Josh Levine
by Stephen Seigel
After fronting the beloved local bands The Gamera Crowns, The Apocalyptics and (The) Red Switch, singer/guitarist/songwriter Josh Levine took a five-year hiatus from writing and performing music. This week, he returns with a new band, HAIRSPRAYFIREANDGIRLS, which also features former members of Chango Malo, Bombs for the Bored and Red Switch. They’ll headline a show at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St., at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26. The bill also includes the Provocative Whites and Overcast Off. $5; 798-1298. What…
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Paula Taylor
by Kristine Peashock
In 1996, Paula Taylor launched her own line of clothing, Ultra Vivid, and opened a boutique with the same name. She is the founder of Pour Moi boutique, which she sold in 2008. In the late ’90s, Taylor played bass and sang for the garage/laundry-room rock band The BLT and was half of the rap sensation The 520. Presently, she is styling, producing fashion shows, teaching at the Art Institute and writing. She lives with her husband, Clif Taylor. What…
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Keli Carpenter
by Linda Ray
Like a 19th-century peddler, Keli Carpenter used to cart a box full of fabric and craft supplies from town to town, supporting herself by designing and selling original and whimsical clothing, accessories and silver jewelry. A decade ago, she settled down in Tucson; she says it was time to “plant a garden and see what would grow.” Here, she may be best known for her band the Tryst, popular purveyors of original funk and soul tunes featuring Carpenter’s sultry, bluesy…
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Connor Woods
by Stephen Seigel
Born in Phoenix, Connor Woods moved to Tucson from Seattle three years ago to become a member of the band Blues. He left that group earlier this year (it’s now called My Science) and currently sings in a new band, The Gentlemen of Monster Island, which will perform along with Garboski and Mr. Gnome at Plush on Friday, Nov. 27. In his spare time, Woods enjoys doing dishes, blacking out and picking scabs. What was the first concert you ever…
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Ria Tsinas
by Kristine Peashock
Ria Tsinas is an archaeologist who, in one way or another, has been involved with music in Tucson for 20 years (booking, merchandise sales, door sales, fan). It started with her aunt, who ran the Pink Cadillac. What was the first concert you ever saw? Danzig, Fall From Grace and Aftermath at Mudbugg’s, July 5, 1989. I was 9. What CDs are in your changer right now? A compilation that my bestie Mark Beef made me; Lost Sounds, Black Wave;…
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Sean Murphy
by Linda Ray
We were a bit mystified when Sean “C.F.” Murphy ran as a Republican in last year’s Arizona presidential primary (projectwhitehouse.wordpress.com). It all becomes clear, though, in this revealing interview: The man’s so conservative, he still listens to entire record albums—one at a time. His writing has appeared in print and online in Opium, Nerve, The Onion and the Tucson Weekly. What was the first concert you ever saw? Kiss at the Tucson Convention Center, 1977. My mom took me. It…
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Bridgitte Thum
by Kristine Peashock
Bridgitte Thum is a Tucson native who is currently showing her paintings in New Works, Painted Songs at Circa 79 Salon and Gallery (6021 N. Oracle Road) through November. You can spot her singing embarrassing karaoke, practicing stand-up comedy or spending too much time picking out flowers at the supermarket. What was the first concert you ever saw? U2, The Zoo TV tour. What CDs are in your changer right now? Mostly burned playlists from my favorite people. How many…
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Mike Gray
by Kristine Peashock
“Psychic” Mike Gray moved to Tucson from El Paso in 1986, and has traveled back and forth ever since. He has played in numerous local punk bands, including Cosmic Jackhammer, Opinion Zero, Cancer Brides and Schizm. Gray is currently a pest-management professional at University Termite and Pest Control and educates the public about keeping their homes pest-free in an environmentally friendly manner. What was the first concert you ever saw? Thin Lizzy in ‘79. They opened for Kansas and blew…
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Nicole Laurenne
by Kristine Peashock
Nicole Laurenne grew up studying classical piano, playing jazz in a Tucson combo and fronting Blue Fur in Phoenix. Michael Johnny Walker asked her to front a side project he was working on, which eventually turned into Phoenix’s The Love Me Nots. Now the two are married, run the band’s record label and tour all over the world. The Love Me Nots celebrate the release of their third album, Upsidedown Insideout, by performing at Plush with the Mission Creeps on…
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Glenn Tilbrook
by Stephen Seigel
Glenn Tilbrook For the past three decades (albeit punctuated by periods of inactivity), Glen Tilbrook has been the co-frontman of Squeeze, the sophisticated British pop band, along with musical partner Chris Difford. Often called “the Lennon and McCartney of new wave,” the songwriting team is responsible for such classic songs as “Tempted,” “Black Coffee in Bed” and “Goodbye Girl.” During Squeeze’s off periods, Tilbrook records and performs as a solo artist; his latest album, credited to Glen Tilbrook and the…
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